Sujatha (actress)
Sujatha | |
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| Born | 10 December 1952[1] |
| Died | 6 April 2011 (aged 58) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1968–2007 |
| Spouse |
Jayakar (m. 1977) |
| Children | 2 |
Sujatha (10 December 1952[1] – 6 April 2011) was an Indian actress who worked in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films in addition to few in Kannada and Hindi languages as well. The actress was best known for restraint and subtlety in portrayal of varied emotions. After starring in numerous Malayalam films in her mother-tongue, Sujatha later got introduced to the Tamil film industry by veteran director K. Balachander and producer P.R. Govindarajan as a protagonist in her first Tamil film, Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974). It was a critically acclaimed film and launched the actress's first commecrical breakthrough in her acting career. She died of a cardiac arrest on 6 April 2011 in Chennai (aged 58).
Early life
Sujatha was born in a Malayalam-speaking family on 10 December 1952 in Galle, Sri Lanka. She spent most of her early days of childhood over there. She participated in school plays, and later moved to Tamil Nadu when she was about 15. She acted in Ernakulam Junction, a Malayalam movie.
Career
Sujatha made her debut in the Malayalam film Thapasvini. Her first Tamil film was Aval Oru Thodar Kathai directed by K. Balachander. She again collaborated with K. Balachander in Avargal (1977). Sujatha acted in over 240 films in five languages namely Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi movies. She appeared in films like Aval Our Thodar Kadhai, Annakkili, Avargal as a tortured wife, Vidhi, Mayangugiraal Oru Maadhu, Sentamizh Paattu and Aval Varuvaala, and in Telugu such as her debut in Guppedu Manasu.
Character roles
During the 1980s, she started playing character roles, often portraying mothers. Her performances as a senior actor in films like Kodi Parakuthu, Uzhaippali, Baba in all which she played the mother of Rajinikanth; and Villain in which she played Ajith Kumar's wellwisher. Varalaru (2006) was her last film.[1][2]
Death
While undergoing treatment for a heart ailment, Sujatha died of cardiac arrest in Chennai on 6 April 2011.[2]
Awards and honours
- 1975 – Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Uravu Solla Oruvan[3]
- 1976 – Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Annakili[3]
- 1977 – Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Avargal[3]
- 1979 – Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award for Guppedu Manasu[4]
- 1981 – Special Best Actress for Thunaivi
- 1982 – Special Best Actress for Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Notable filmography
Malayalam
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Aval Oru Thodar Kathai | Kavitha | Kollywood debut |
| 1975 | Uravukku Kai Koduppom | ||
| Thennankeetru | |||
| Aan Pillai Singam | |||
| Uravu Solla Oruvan | |||
| Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren | |||
| Aayirathil Oruthi | Srikanth's lover | ||
| Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu | Kalpana | ||
| 1976 | Perum Pugazhum | ||
| Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu | |||
| Idhaya Malar | |||
| Janaki Sabadham | |||
| Muthana Muthallava | |||
| Nee Oru Maharani | |||
| Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal | |||
| Ungalil Oruthi | Madhavi | ||
| Lalitha | Lalitha | ||
| Annakili | Annam | ||
| 1977 | Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi | ||
| Uyarndhavargal | |||
| Aasai Manaivi | |||
| Dheepam | |||
| Nandha En Nila | |||
| Sonnathai Seiven | |||
| Enna Thavam Saithen | |||
| Avargal | Anu | ||
| Pala Parikshai | |||
| Annan Oru Koyil | |||
| Andaman Kadhali | |||
| 1978 | Shri Kanchi Kamakshi | ||
| Iraivan Kodutha Varam | |||
| Mariamman Thiruvizha | |||
| Kaipidithaval | |||
| 1979 | Gnana Kuzhandhai | Thilagavathi | |
| Sri Rama Jayam | |||
| Adukku Malli | |||
| Raja Rajeshwari | |||
| Kandhar Alangaram | |||
| Poonthalir | |||
| Nool Veli | Shot simultaneously in Telugu as Guppedu Manasu | ||
| 1980 | Neer Nilam Neruppu | ||
| Vishwaroopam | |||
| Anbukku Naan Adimai | |||
| Maadi Veettu Ezhai | |||
| 1981 | Kadal Meengal | Kamal's wife | |
| 1982 | Vaa Kanna Vaa | ||
| Paritchaikku Neramaachu | |||
| Theerpu | Radha | ||
| Idho Varukiren | |||
| Thaai Mookaambikai | |||
| Garuda Sowkiyama | |||
| Thunaivi | |||
| Nayakkirin Magal | |||
| Thyagi | |||
| 1983 | Neethibathi | ||
| Sandhippu | |||
| Kodugal Illatha Kolam | |||
| Sumangali | |||
| Thudikkum Karangal | |||
| 1984 | Vellai Pura Ondru | ||
| Veetuku Oru Kannagi | |||
| Unnai Naan Santhithen | |||
| Kudumbam | |||
| Vidhi | Shakunthala | ||
| Alaya Deepam | |||
| Thiruppam | |||
| 1985 | Nermai | ||
| Naam | |||
| Perumai | |||
| Sivappu Nila | |||
| Mangamma Sapatham | Kamal's mother | ||
| Karpoora Deepam | |||
| Uthami | |||
| 1986 | Vidinja Kalyanam | ||
| Revathi | |||
| Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu | |||
| Meendum Pallavi | |||
| Kanne Kaniyamuthe | |||
| Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu | |||
| Uyire Unakkaga | Abhirami | ||
| Mahashakthi Mariamma | Mariamma Devotee | ||
| Mannukkul Vairam | |||
| Maaveeran | Raja's mother | ||
| 1987 | Mupperum Deviyar | Saraswati | |
| Chellakutti | |||
| 1989 | Dharmam Vellum | ||
| Pen Puthi Mun Puthi | |||
| Dharmam Vellum | |||
| Kodi Parakuthu | Rajini's mother | ||
| 1990 | Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu | ||
| 1992 | Abhirami | Abhirami | |
| Senthamizh Paattu | Kalaivani | ||
| 1993 | Koyil Kaalai | Maragadhammal | |
| Uzhaippali | Janaki | ||
| Uzhavan | Subbammal | ||
| 1994 | Watchman Vadivel | Sarassu | |
| Rajakumaran | Rajakumaran's mother | ||
| Thozhar Pandian | |||
| Senthamizh Selvan | Janaki | ||
| Kanmanai | |||
| Amaithipadai | Sivakami | ||
| 1995 | Karna | Arjun's mother | |
| 1996 | Sivasakthi | Siva's mother | |
| Poovarasan | Karthik's mother | ||
| 1998 | Aval Varuvala | Simran's mother-in-law | |
| Natpukaaga | Lakshmi | ||
| 1999 | Paattali | Lakshmi | |
| Ninaivirukkum Varai | Jani's mother | ||
| Azhagarsamy | Thayama | ||
| 2000 | Sandhitha Velai | Aadalarasu's mother | |
| 2002 | Gemini | ||
| Nettru Varai Nee Yaaro | Meenakshi | ||
| Baba | Rajini's mother | ||
| Villain | Head of disabled home | ||
| 2004 | Arul | Vikram's mother | |
| Maanasthan | Sarathkumar's mother | ||
| Attahasam | Guru and Jeeva's mother | ||
| 2006 | Vathiyar | Arjun's mother | |
| Varalaru | Shiva Shankar's Mother-in-law |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Guppedu Manasu | Vidya | Tollywood debut and bilingual film |
| Gorintaku | Swapna | ||
| 1980 | Yedanthasthula Meda | ||
| Sandhya | |||
| Pasupu Parani | |||
| Bebbuli[6] | Lalitha | ||
| Circus Ramudu | |||
| Sirimalle Navvindi | |||
| Prema Tarangalu | Sujatha | ||
| Sujatha | |||
| 1981 | Ragile Jwala | ||
| Guru Sishyulu | |||
| Pranaya Geetham | |||
| Maha Purushudu | Lakshmi | ||
| 1982 | Pandanti Jeevitham | ||
| Vamsa Gowravam | Lakshmi | ||
| Bangaru Kanuka | |||
| Sitadevi | |||
| Yuvaraju (1982 film) | |||
| 1983 | Bahudoorapu Batasari | ||
| MLA Yedukondalu | |||
| Abhilasha | |||
| 1984 | Justice Chakravarthy | ||
| Anubandham | |||
| Bhola Shankarudu | |||
| Agni Gundam | |||
| 1985 | Intiko Rudramma[7][8] | Durga | |
| 1989 | Srirama Chandrudu | ||
| Rajakeeya Chadarangam | |||
| 1990 | Sutradhaarulu | ||
| 1992 | Chanti | Mother of Chanti | |
| Soori Gadu | |||
| Madhavayya Gari Manavadu | |||
| Ahankari | Jayanthi | ||
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | ||
| Aadarsham | |||
| Kondapalli Raja | |||
| 1994 | Maa Voori Maaraju | ||
| M. Dharmaraju M.A. | |||
| Nannagaru | |||
| 1995 | Simha Garjana | ||
| Vetagadu | |||
| Big Boss | Chiranjeevi mother | ||
| Vajram | |||
| 1996 | Pelli | ||
| 1998 | Subbaraju Gari Kutumbam | ||
| Auto Driver | Jagan's mother | ||
| 1999 | Sneham Kosam | Lakshmi | |
| 2001 | Evadra Rowdy | Janaki | |
| Vyjayanthi | |||
| Repallelo Radha | |||
| Prematho Raa | |||
| 2002 | Nee Sneham | Amrutha's grandmother | |
| Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | |||
| Seema Simham | |||
| 2003 | Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu | Raghavayya's wife | |
| Villain | |||
| 2006 | Sri Ramadasu | Pokala Damakka | |
| 2007 | Chandrahas |
Hindi
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Ek Hi Bhool | Bollywood debut |
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Nanna Devaru | ||
| 1983 | Aakrosha | ||
| 1984 | Kanoonige Saval | Sudha | |
| 1988 | Super Boy 3D | ||
| 1989 | Bidisada Bandha | Kamala Devi | |
| 1998 | Thutta Mutta | Anusuya | |
| 2003 | Kiccha | Sharada (Kiccha's mother) | |
| 2006 | Neelakanta |
Voice artist
References
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- ^ a b Srinivasan, Meera (6 April 2011). "Actor Sujatha dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
- ^ a b c Reed, Sir Stanley (1984). "The Times of India directory and year book including who's who".
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